Albert Fornells Herrera

Dr. Albert Fornells Herrera is a Professor, Vice Dean of Academic Planning, and Head of the Department of Mathematics and Data Analytics at IQS School of Management, Ramon Llull University. With an academic career spanning since 2003, he has held multiple leadership positions including Vice Dean of the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management (2016-2021) and Head of the Department of Tourism during the same period.

His educational background includes:

• University expert in Revenue Management (2019, Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management Sant Ignasi)
• Postgraduate in Brand Community Management (2012, la Salle)
• PhD in Information Technology and Management (2007, la Salle)
• Computer Engineering degree (2003, la Salle)

Dr. Fornells' research focuses on data science, decision support systems based on artificial intelligence, and the application of disruptive technologies to societal challenges. His current work emphasizes improving quality of life for cancer patients through data analytics and AI solutions, with specific focus on leukemia treatments. His interdisciplinary research spans cancer applications, student skills development, and innovation in tourism and hospitality industries.

His scientific recognition includes the ADAMIQS research group being recognized as an emerging group by the Generalitat of Catalonia (SGR 2022). His work contributes to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals related to quality education, industry innovation, and reduced inequalities.

Dr. Fornells has supervised five doctoral theses and is currently supervising three more. His research portfolio includes significant projects such as:

• ALL-TARGET: Precision medicine trial for T-cell leukemia patients (2024-2029)
• EcoHarmony research project (2024-2027)
• Lluitant contra l'aporofòbia: Modeling inequality and poverty (2023)
• Responsible tourism and AI applications project (2020)

He is the driving force behind the ADAMIQS research group, which applies data analysis techniques across IQS knowledge areas (biosciences, chemistry, engineering, and social sciences). He also created the Department of Tourism at HTSI-URL (2018) and transformed the Department of Quantitative Methods into the Department of Mathematics and Data Analytics at IQS.